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R627 GBU

1998 Citroen Zx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,194 mi
Last recorded133,194 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Citroen Zx90,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR627 GBU
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 133,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 122,521 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 115,373 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 106,769 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 106,769 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 99,191 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 92,931 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 87,037 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Zx?

Based on 468,577 MOT tests across 82,336 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
5,315
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
82,336
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 31,666
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,097
parking brake recording little or no effort 19,976
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 19,618
Stop lamp not working 17,900
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R627 GBU is a 1998 Citroen Zx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Citroen Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 90,022 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Zx fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 31,666 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R627 GBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Zx typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Citroen Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R627 GBU registered?

R627 GBU is a 1998 Citroen Zx, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R627 GBU safe to buy?

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